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The Future of Manufacturing: International Investment Arbitration
In this third episode of the "Future of Manufacturing" podcast series, Emerson Holmes, Head of the Manufacturing & Industrials sector at Hogan Lovells…
Arbitration Matters Bulletin: February 2026
Welcome to the latest Arbitration Matters Bulletin from DLA Piper’s International Arbitration Group. This bulletin provides concise updates on a…
No Money, No Defence? Non-Payment of Advance on Costs and Due Process in Arbitration
In arbitral proceedings, advance on costs, or deposits, are required to secure the arbitrators’ fees and, where applicable, the administering…
Why U.S. Law and Hong Kong Arbitration Is a Risky Combination for China Contracts
When structuring cross-border agreements with counterparties in the Chinese Mainland, it can be tempting to choose a familiar legal framework —…
£44m bill “Eye-watering even by Commercial Court standards”: Court of Appeal tackles proportionality in P&ID costs dispute and approach to case management
In The Federal Republic of Nigeria v VR Global Partners LP & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 25, the Court of Appeal dismissed Nigeria’s appeal against a case…
Dutch Supreme Court rules in antitrust damages case in the elevator sector
On 28 November 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court (the "Supreme Court") issued two parallel judgments in antitrust follow-on damages proceedings…
High Court clarifies interplay between arbitration and insolvency
In a judgment delivered last month (San Leon Energy PLC v Brightwaters Energy Limited [2026] IEHC 1), the Irish High Court (the Court)…
Sanctions and Seizures: English Courts Hold the Arbitration Line
Key Takeaways:The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a peremptory order made by a tribunal pursuant to s.41(5) of the English Arbitration Act 1996…
Ceasing the accrual: when interest on arbitration awards truly stops?
On 12 January 2026, the Delhi High Court in Shenzhen Shandong Nuclear Power Construction Company Ltd. v Vedanta Limited clarified a less pondered…
Jaarverslag Commissie rechtseenheid bestuursrecht over 2025: een kijkje in de bestuursrechtelijke keuken
Aan de Commissie rechtseenheid bestuursrecht (‘de Commissie’) nemen de hoogste bestuursrechters deel. Dit zijn de Afdeling Bestuursrechtspraak van de…
Sixth Circuit: Arbitration a No Go for All Claims in Sex Harassment Cases
In a case of first impression, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held on February 25, 2026, that all claims in a sexual harassment case are…
Arbitration under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 - mandatory or not?
The Court of Appeal has clarified in Cadent Gas Ltd v Cityfibre Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 24 that not all disputes about costs and expenses for damaged…
Japan’s Investments in Latin America: Navigating Opportunities and Preventing Disputes
As a major supplier of agricultural commodities, lithium, and other critical minerals and Metals, Latin America—comprising more than a dozen…
Mediator’s Proposals After ABA Opinion 518: Ethics, Effectiveness, and the Reality of Breaking Impasse
Mediator’s proposals have long occupied a contested space in mediation practice. For some neutrals, they are an indispensable tool for breaking…
Practical guidance on enforcement of court or arbitration decisions in France
Congratulations! You just won your case! Winning in court or arbitration is a big milestone. But a judgment or award does not automatically mean…
Adam M. Myron, Esq., Joins JAMS in Boca Raton and Miami
Boca Raton, Fla. - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Adam M. Myron…
Freezing orders: how are they enforced around the world? United Arab Emirates (ADGM and DIFC) perspective
This is the third in a series of articles which explore the enforcement of freezing orders in key jurisdictions around the world, including in…
French arbitration law reform: How will proposed changes from the draft decree impact practice?
A project to reform French arbitration law has made significant progress, with some proposed changes expected to be formally adopted this year. This…
The Paris International Arbitration Newsletter - February 2026
On 5 February 2026, the French Court of Cassation delivered a ruling in Al-Kharafi v. LIA, offering a useful reminder of the hierarchy between EU…
Legal Trends to Watch in Hong Kong Dispute Resolution in 2026
As we usher in the Year of the Horse, our Bird & Bird Hong Kong disputes team looks ahead at the key developments that…
Case Brief: MSA Global LLC Oman v. Engineering Projects India Ltd.
The judgement in MSA Global LLC Oman v. Engineering Projects India Ltd. was delivered by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi (“Court”) in FAO(OS) 88/2025…
Who Picks the Arbitrator — You or the Algorithm?
When artificial intelligence enters the process of arbitrator selection, the question it raises is often framed as technical. In reality, it is…
Holding the Ring: Cayman Islands Court Appoints Provisional Liquidators Notwithstanding Arbitration Stay - Maples Group
In Peakwave Investment Management Limited v Energy Evolution GP Limited, the Cayman Islands Court (the “Court”) held that it retains jurisdiction to…
Chinese Courts Boost Pretrial Mediation, Resolve 4.32 Million Disputes in 2025
Chinese courts saw a consistent rise in pretrial mediation efforts in 2025, achieving an average quarterly growth rate of 28 percent and successfully…
War Series: The 1991 Gulf War UNCC Precedent and the Arbitration of Environmental Damage in Conflict Zones
When Iraqi forces retreated from Kuwait in 1991, they left behind an unprecedented ecological catastrophe. Over 600 oil wells were set ablaze, and…
Second Circuit Rejects Attempt to Limit Appellate Review of Judgment on Arbitral Award
May a party contractually eliminate appellate review of a judgment on an arbitral award? The Second Circuit recently addressed that question in…
No confusion over confusion clauses: English Court of Appeal finds English jurisdiction clause prevails
The Court of Appeal has upheld the grant of an anti-suit injunction, holding that a “confusion clause” in reinsurance certificates operated as a…
Arbitration Agenda: Trends to watch, risks to manage, actions to take
We outline the most significant arbitration trends we expect in 2026 and examine the implications for our clients and the wider market, in a series…
Identity Verification for Withdrawal and Cancellation
The Argentine Directorate for Consumer Protection and Consumer Arbitration established the practical scope of articles 1 and 4 of Disposition…
Breach of Preconditions to Arbitration: A Question of Admissibility or Jurisdiction?
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses are a common feature of commercial contracts. They generally require parties to attempt resolving the dispute…